The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in South Africa will be closed on the following holidays.

ALL applicants of foreign nationalities need to apply in perso

New Year's Day

Tuesday, 1 January

Chinese Spring Festival

Monday, 11 February

Tuesday, 12 February

Chinese Qing Ming Day

Thursday, 4 April

International Labour Day

Wednesday, 1 May

Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

Wednesday, 12 June

Women's Day

Friday, 9 August

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Thursday, 19 September

Chinese National Day

Monday , 3 October -6 October 2016

Day of Reconciliation

Monday, 16 December

Christmas Day

Wednesday, 25 December

Thursday, 26 December

Tourism:

1 Checklist (please note there are 2 on the form and only one should be completed)

1 Application form FULLY completed and SIGNED at the end of the form. (Please note some Embassies have more than one signature to be signed on the Application form.

1 Valid Passport (6 months minimum validity)

1 Clear copy of the Passport.

1 Copy of the Flight Itinerary for the entire trip.

2 Passport size color Photos. NB (NO JEWELERY, EARINGS, CHAINS, ETC.)

1 Original Employment letter stating dates and purpose of travel.

The Latest 3 month’s original bank statements stamped by the bank. (for 1st time travellers to China only)

1 Copy of Accommodation vouchers covering the entire trip.

1 Invitation letter from the inviting company in the destination Country.

Please note that the invitation letter MUST state the Following:

1) the Invitor's information.( Company Name, Contact numbers and Addresses, and the Company Stamp ).

2) the Invitee's information.( Name and Surname, Date of Birth, and Passport Number)

3)the information of the Business trip.( Purpose of travel, Dates of arrival and departure, Places of visti, Relationship to inviter, and Who will take responsibility of the Costs and Overstay in China.

Business:

All of the abovementioned will be required. AND an

Invitation letter from the inviting company in the destination Country.

Please note that the invitation letter MUST state the Following:

1) the Invitor's information.( Company Name, Contact numbers and Addresses, and the Company Stamp ).

2) the Invitee's information.( Name and Surname, Date of Birth, and Passport Number)

3)the information of the Business trip.( Purpose of travel, Dates of arrival and departure, Places of visti, Relationship to inviter, and Who will take responsibility of the Costs and Overstay in China.

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